windows-authenticode-signer
Sign Windows executables with Authenticode using signtool, supporting EV and standard certificates
Best use case
windows-authenticode-signer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Sign Windows executables with Authenticode using signtool, supporting EV and standard certificates
Teams using windows-authenticode-signer should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/windows-authenticode-signer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How windows-authenticode-signer Compares
| Feature / Agent | windows-authenticode-signer | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Sign Windows executables with Authenticode using signtool, supporting EV and standard certificates
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# windows-authenticode-signer
Sign Windows executables with Authenticode using signtool. This skill configures code signing for Windows applications with standard and EV certificates, timestamping, and CI/CD integration.
## Capabilities
- Sign executables with Authenticode
- Configure EV certificate signing
- Set up timestamping servers
- Sign with Azure Key Vault
- Configure CI/CD signing workflows
- Verify existing signatures
- Sign DLLs and nested binaries
- Configure dual SHA1/SHA256 signing
## Input Schema
```json
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"executablePath": { "type": "string" },
"certificateSource": { "enum": ["file", "store", "azure-keyvault", "digicert"] },
"timestampServer": { "type": "string" },
"hashAlgorithm": { "enum": ["SHA256", "SHA1", "dual"] }
},
"required": ["executablePath"]
}
```
## Signing Commands
```powershell
# Sign with PFX file
signtool sign /f certificate.pfx /p password /fd SHA256 /tr http://timestamp.digicert.com /td SHA256 MyApp.exe
# Sign with certificate store
signtool sign /n "My Company" /fd SHA256 /tr http://timestamp.digicert.com /td SHA256 MyApp.exe
# Sign with Azure Key Vault
AzureSignTool sign -kvu https://myvault.vault.azure.net -kvi $AZURE_CLIENT_ID -kvt $AZURE_TENANT_ID -kvs $AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET -kvc MyCertificate -tr http://timestamp.digicert.com -td sha256 MyApp.exe
```
## Verification
```powershell
signtool verify /pa /v MyApp.exe
```
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